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Sustainable transport strategies to realise a low-carbon transport sector
Promoting the use of public transport, specifically buses, can effectively reduce fuel consumption from the transport sector. It is also a means to reduce traffic congestion – a major problem in cities. With the urbanisation rate expected to rise over the years, traffic congestion is likely to worsen without intervention. Additionally, air pollution can be substantially decreased by taking cars off the road. The impact of increased mass public transport adoption on GHG emissions and energy demand is further examined in the STS scenario, simultaneously with a higher ambition for transport electrification.
Several potential technical barriers to a widespread adoption of electric vehicles are increased demand for grid electricity, and the lack of charging facilities. A close collaboration between the province and power development agency should be fostered to carefully deliberate the potential impact on the power and grid infrastructure. Additionally, provincial government should take a lead in establishing an extensive charging infrastructure and expanding public transport infrastructure.
The total length of highways with 4 or more than 4 lanes in Surat Thani is approximately 507 km. It is assumed that fast charging points (> 55kW) are installed at a 7-km interval, with each costing around 1 million Thai Baht (or US$ 30,000 equivalent). The total number of charging points required are estimated at 73 units, with a total investment cost of US$ 2.2 million. Notwithstanding, in-depth study should be conducted to come up with implementation strategies and workable business model, with the possibility of public-private partnerships.
Promoting the use of public transport, specifically buses, can effectively reduce fuel consumption from the transport sector. It is also a means to reduce traffic congestion – a major problem in cities. With the urbanisation rate expected to rise over the years, traffic congestion is likely to worsen without intervention. Additionally, air pollution can be substantially decreased by taking cars off the road. The impact of increased mass public transport adoption on GHG emissions and energy demand is further examined in the STS scenario, simultaneously with a higher ambition for transport electrification.
Several potential technical barriers to a widespread adoption of electric vehicles are increased demand for grid electricity, and the lack of charging facilities. A close collaboration between the province and power development agency should be fostered to carefully deliberate the potential impact on the power and grid infrastructure. Additionally, provincial government should take a lead in establishing an extensive charging infrastructure and expanding public transport infrastructure.
The total length of highways with 4 or more than 4 lanes in Surat Thani is approximately 507 km. It is assumed that fast charging points (> 55kW) are installed at a 7-km interval, with each costing around 1 million Thai Baht (or US$ 30,000 equivalent). The total number of charging points required are estimated at 73 units, with a total investment cost of US$ 2.2 million. Notwithstanding, in-depth study should be conducted to come up with implementation strategies and workable business model, with the possibility of public-private partnerships.
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